Direct flights from London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT)

This non-stop flight is served by 2 airline(s) with a flight duration 12h 45min
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
CPT
Cape Town International Airport
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Return
1, Economy
1, Economy
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United Kingdom
LHR London
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South Africa
CPT Cape Town

Distance 6048 miles (9733 km)

Flight time 12h 45min

Airlines with direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport

British Airways

British Airways business available

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Wednesday
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Saturday

business available

2 daily flights

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic business available

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Monday
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Friday
Saturday

business available

1 daily flights

Non-stop flights schedule from London to Cape Town

By browsing through the calendar, you can view all direct flight departures from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport across various airlines. Simply select a timetable to access a list of flights, or make a search to find the most competitive prices.

Flights Schedule

Airline Flight Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
British Airways
British Airways
BA 43
Su
18:25
Mo
18:25
Tu
18:25
We
18:25
Th
18:25
Fr
18:25
Sa
18:25
British Airways
British Airways
BA 59
Su
22:15
Mo
22:15
Tu
22:15
We
22:15
Th
22:15
Fr
22:15
Sa
22:10
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
VS 478
Su
17:40
Mo
17:40
Tu
17:40
We
17:40
Th
17:40
Fr
17:40
Sa
17:40

London to Cape Town direct flight price statistics

For those looking for the most affordable option, a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport can be found for as little as 875$, with the cheapest time to fly being in November.
The average prices for direct flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cape Town International Airport (LHR) are determined based on user searches and calculated from the lowest prices found per month for a round-trip ticket with a single adult. Please note that the prices may vary depending on the amount of data available for this particular route.

$1235 Approximately

$1602 Jan
$1297 Feb
$1362 March
$1472 April
$1451 May
$1342 June
$1405 July
$1247 Aug
$905 Sep
$927 Oct
$875 Nov
$938 Dec

Approximate prices for a flight between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cape Town International Airport (LHR)

London Heathrow Airport

Departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow (LHR) is the largest airport in United Kingdom and is based in London.

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Cape Town International Airport

Arriving to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
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Cape Town International (CPT) is the second largest airport in South Africa.

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Aircrafts flying on this route

The following is a list of aircraft types utilized on this route, along with their corresponding seat capacity and available classes.
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    Airbus A350-1000

    British Airways
    331 seats (all economy)
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    Boeing 777

    British Airways
    273 seats (all economy)
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    Boeing 787-9

    Virgin Atlantic
    258 seats (all economy)

London (LHR) to Cape Town (CPT) : Flight information

The things to know before you go:
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    Cheapest flight found

    875$
  • clock

    Average flight time

    12:45 h
  • checkmark-calendar

    Cheapest month for a flight

    November
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    Most popular airline

    British Airways
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    Flights per week

    14

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the duration of the flight from London to Cape Town?

Usually, it takes 12h 45min to fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

How many airlines offer nonstop flights between London and Cape Town?

2 airline(s): British Airways, Virgin Atlanti provide nonstop flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

How much does it usually cost to fly from London to Cape Town?

You can fly directly from London Heathrow Airport and Cape Town International Airport for only 875$ if you book in November. A non-stop flight will cost you 1602$ in January, when flight prices are higher.

What is the most popular airline on this route?

The most well-known airline operating direct flights between London to Cape Town is British Airways.

What is the flight travel distance from London to Cape Town?

Distance from London to Cape Town is approximately 9733 kilometers

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